/ Local News Twin Cities From CBSNews.com Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:57:32 -0400 5 /news/vance-boelter-prepper-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings-melissa-hortman-john-hoffman/ Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Sat, 21 Jun 2025 13:10:29 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/15/4ea1f2d7-530b-4205-a3f8-22a6a7662cb2/thumbnail/60x60/4d0c0e5ec128e59ba8c40b2ebb29a50b/2025-06-15t000407z-455036719-rc2m2fa5wd6i-rtrmadp-3-minnesota-shooting.jpg 3f712929-a6c6-4709-bb8c-95bbc4bd3e91 /news/melissa-mark-hortman-minnesota-state-capitol-candlelight-vigil/ Lawmakers and the public gathered at the Minnesota State Capitol Wednesday night to honor Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, who were fatally shot over the weekend in what authorities called a political assassination. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 23:21:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/19/480653a9-30ea-43f3-9ca7-72c9c42f8521/thumbnail/60x60/074e8228b381c965a932e42f916e6a25/ap25170066063275.jpg 4ced0188-4535-40b5-b6c5-6bb92b603980 /news/melissa-hortman-home-break-in-brooklyn-park/ The Twin Cities home where Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband were fatally shotâ€� Saturday was broken into overnight Wednesday, police say. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 19:10:01 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/528ad232-9171-4f9c-bae2-acbc69c462cf/thumbnail/60x60/b708dcd3d111d9b887808e4e1cfaa6d2/gettyimages-2219575243.jpg 69cbb8bb-2162-4202-baeb-b35e862b22ae /news/vance-boelter-melissa-hortman-assassination-tim-walz-connection-minnesota/ About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean? Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:54:40 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/15/e228570b-e2be-46f6-9064-cf616b5f4240/thumbnail/60x60/042719746b5438a4c4dbb4ef28a13921/inx-hortman-capitol-memorial-061525-1.jpg 1c37c094-3ea1-440b-aa59-cc1fe267c995 /news/general-mills-will-remove-artificial-dyes-from-all-foods-by-end-of-2027/ The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors." Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:27:57 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/18/2a9ad105-9e4d-4675-a578-ae5a1535dd4b/thumbnail/60x60/4f16b28b929268f48e4986d090826977/gettyimages-2210616166.jpg 37dea944-88e9-4f38-b654-e5380318c98c /news/trump-wont-call-minnesota-gov-tim-walz-after-lawmaker-shootings/ President Trump said Tuesday that he won't call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after the targeted shootings of two state lawmakers because it would "waste time." Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:43:37 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/17/bed1fc60-5095-4bb1-8687-5505d786c5d0/thumbnail/60x60/a817f3be666e70148b1acb89eb0425f1/gettyimages-2219774898.jpg 6c863c14-4854-4839-8403-004a96253ed3 /news/melissa-hortman-killed-john-hoffman-political-shootings/ Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were wounded in politically motivated shootings early Saturday, Gov. Tim Walz said. Authorities have also identified a suspect who is still at large. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:44:48 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/14/0139d0db-b861-4438-b97b-bbf2fb8b27ff/thumbnail/60x60/39efee1705f7e19ef456962a423ec35a/download.jpg 742f03bf-40be-4c01-b037-9e0d000f64dc /news/vance-boelter-taken-into-custody-minnesota-lawmaker-shootings/ The man authorities believe shot two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses in politically motivated shootings early Saturday morning is now in custody. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 13:42:16 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/16/405b93b9-193d-47f6-b0fe-190dc4ba0ba3/thumbnail/60x60/4807123e3097a8c8f5fa7526dd21995d/boelter-promo.jpg 9c7011a4-d1ee-4a8d-8a67-0e5fd3e60c97 /news/vance-boelter-car-found-minnesota-lawmaker-shooting-suspect/ Residents of Sibley County are encouraged to lock their doors and secure their vehicles, adding that law enforcement will be going to area residences to ask to search properties. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 01:21:43 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/15/6add0e55-275c-4df5-9371-3130784b51cb/thumbnail/60x60/eaf423483da2ecaa288e0b2060e9d7a9/img-1432.jpg 3f20ab98-c9c7-40bf-b442-64465588c006 /news/john-yvette-hoffman-minnesota-shooting-message/ Minnesota Sen. John Hoffman's wife shared an update after a shooting injured the couple at their home early Saturday morning. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 23:47:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/15/7956285b-26d0-4b47-b72b-cdc3ff66d904/thumbnail/60x60/661d1c35c603e22bffb64cca824b5868/hoffman-generics-vo-wcco81gz.jpg 37e8c6b2-ebe1-480e-ab95-7ce58471456e /news/minnesota-dfl-shootings-melissa-horman-suspect-vance-boelter/ For the second straight day, law enforcement officials are searching for 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses. Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:26:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/06/14/9d725969-b398-4880-8257-2a970d025add/thumbnail/60x60/b43c0e4de19cbaf56e8c2267da4420a7/minn-suspect.jpg ea548adb-bbc9-44f9-a535-fdf947bbeef6 /minnesota/news/minnesota-native-greta-myers-opens-up-about-olympic-hopes-in-speed-skating/ From a young age, Greta Myers had dreams of being an Olympian. She just didn't know what sport would take her there. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:12:07 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/03/836b7edc-9c7d-4699-9a82-75446bc39f96/thumbnail/60x60/6aea5243ee2b4e1b8e408d0258db1230/gettyimages-1363187348.jpg babf4ce7-d3d8-485e-ab2f-20ec61d605db /news/shots-fired-university-minnesota-3m-mariucci/ Two men are injured and a suspect is in custody after a shooting Friday night on the University of Minnesota's campus in Minneapolis following a Wayzata High School graduation ceremony. Sun, 01 Jun 2025 19:59:42 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/31/61e5686d-e213-4f1d-be2e-fd6b6a7ae0c7/thumbnail/60x60/4326bad75d10a14088ba7c587339b41a/mariucci-arena-shooting-pic.png 4778f5cf-71c9-44a7-b5f2-d64dd7959d22 /minnesota/news/mother-soki-minneapolis-rivet-tiktok-ellie-goulding/ When Annie Tammearu, also known as Mother Soki, created the song "Rivet Gun" in her humble apartment in Minneapolis, she never expected that Grammy award-winning pop star Ellie Goulding would take notice. Tue, 20 May 2025 14:55:28 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/19/ee0d600b-6398-4661-bb38-b9ae693563ba/thumbnail/60x60/2be880e2224d13ae702a9e1e60d6ad86/4p-pkg-mn-singer-goes-viral-wcco7u17.jpg 89525784-5671-49d4-8de3-66d06cb64963 /news/removing-kidney-instead-of-spleen-allina-health-lawsuit/ A Twin Cities woman is suing over an alleged medical mistake that she says cost her a healthy left kidney. Tue, 20 May 2025 14:02:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/07/16/7752114f-96c2-4bff-81bb-281554e9a7fa/thumbnail/60x60/09f6ecd6ff3f74be8eb5e2a6a2e95d14/ap3537655053933073.jpg 61ff6055-ce5c-4851-ae49-dd1f1826a676 /news/minnesota-artist-gets-exhibit-at-age-93/ At age 86, Bertha Lunzer rediscovered her love of art after stepping away from it years ago. Mon, 19 May 2025 12:41:56 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/18/244c85ea-c50a-4777-ac8f-3fae23fcfb91/thumbnail/60x60/58311b46dffacd0b5c2706f9c6fb4930/96041e3d-d01e-466d-bb4d-74ba4713044d.jpg 217cb543-5c80-4a1e-8536-c019d4d815c9 /minnesota/news/george-floyd-five-years-later-minneapolis-storycorps/ It's been nearly five years since George Floyd was murdered by a police officer in south Minneapolis. Now the city is working to make sure the stories of how so many were impacted live on through a new project. Wed, 14 May 2025 19:48:27 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/13/c7d4e245-fecf-4d12-a7c6-bc0b7e207e4b/thumbnail/60x60/160e7da6dd86942cd04feb7b7a11334b/6p-pkg-george-floyd-5-year-stories-wcco7sar.jpg 8194b491-b292-496e-9040-8b5a02c2308f /news/pauleen-le-family-story-vietnam-war-vietnamese-refugees/ The fall of Saigon 50 years ago marked the end of the Vietnam War, and for WCCO's Pauleen Le, it marked the start of her family's immigration story to America â€� one that resonates with so many Minnesotan families. Mon, 05 May 2025 14:23:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/05/01/3d4045be-6522-4212-8a95-6af665694abc/thumbnail/60x60/0c17a9578807375dd9e81f0db33908d3/pauleen-diaries.jpg b7f62412-471b-4ca0-9368-81ad24798f21 /news/minnesota-vietnam-war-refugee-history/ Minnesota has a rich history of welcoming refugees to the state, and were among the top 10 across the country to do so following the end of the Vietnam War on April 30, 1975. Mon, 05 May 2025 14:22:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/28/b9acf464-cca9-4fd4-bb25-4664f5ce14dc/thumbnail/60x60/4027cc7b7248f9225b3ef855cb8ea480/gettyimages-2195107963-1.jpg 896dbd82-c3a7-4db7-a116-ec86721c177e /news/leng-wong-first-minnesota-hmong-refugee-vietnam-war/ Minnesota is home to the largest Hmong population in the country, and it all started nearly 50 years ago when the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon. Mon, 05 May 2025 14:20:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/29/ecb8ed59-47d8-4f85-b89f-ca818fb1f91e/thumbnail/60x60/10d315d1e697eca6abf515ae4e341953/leng-wong-2.jpg 55e047d6-e099-4790-9e7d-1e45083b252f /minnesota/news/prince-paisley-park-nine-years-ceremony-concert-screening/ Monday marks nine years since the death of Minnesota superstar Prince, and his former home and recording studio marked the occasion by inviting fans for a day of remembrance. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:20:58 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/21/d7772ebc-3897-4f1e-9113-61c13ac16656/thumbnail/60x60/bfd850a5a8fe684f10f7a3cf41901ef3/gettyimages-1262832043.jpg c21648aa-7fc6-42c8-9109-6aa8d6034a68 /minnesota/news/a-90-year-old-super-fan-shares-her-love-for-the-golden-gophers/ Louis Quam is a gopher super fan. Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:35:31 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/04/06/200ca668-6f28-4d5a-ad29-35ce31107edd/thumbnail/60x60/96772ebf358ab9fa0d0b6c972e0f9a61/tease-1-sotvo-gopher-szn-ticket-holder-wcco7hls.jpg ea760b64-a82b-43f0-b0d4-1ee3be1c40cf /news/minnesota-lt-gov-peggy-flanagan-announces-intent-to-run-for-u-s-senate/ Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced she plans to run for U.S. 365bet¹Ù·½ÍøÕ¾ on the same day Sen. Tina Smith announced she will not be seeking reelection next year. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:08:42 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/21/744a7ba7-23f5-4942-8a09-4b39cab28665/thumbnail/60x60/e90083357a663081a104043990fbc62e/cbsn-fusion-minnesota-lt-gov-peggy-flanagan-tim-walz-character-dnc-speech-thumbnail.jpg fc62722f-2d89-411b-918f-6e40ad7aa1f8 /news/small-aircraft-crashes-in-minneapolis-neighborhood-reports-faa/ A small plane crashed into a home in a residential area of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Saturday afternoon. No one on the ground was hurt. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:14:13 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/29/d2049a4a-7dc9-40ad-ba08-e61541949ab6/thumbnail/60x60/2bb7e3ee4b3d624e34e19bd77c1973b7/inx-brooklyn-park-plane-crash-vo-and-mos-2-032925-15-28-3300.jpg 90e5587b-231c-4bc8-9f81-05d19bb9c90d /news/childrens-minnesota-premature-baby-bilal-goes-home/ The birth of quintuplets is already a rare event. Now, imagine the smallest of the five weighing just 8 ounces. After an incredible year-long journey, Bilal â€� the tiniest of five â€� is finally going home. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:02:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/27/9a49d791-54d8-400c-83ad-5a221f122fdb/thumbnail/60x60/d1c88c799338241bde1b20db0279bb19/10p-pkg-preemie-goes-home-wcco7ewg.jpg 3986e57c-924c-41af-81a2-df642abd0d55 /news/minnesota-senate-republicans-motion-to-expel-eichorn/ State Sen. Justin Eichorn submitted his letter of resignation on Thursday, GOP Leader Mark Johnson said in a statement, following a federal criminal charge accusing him of soliciting sex from someone he thought was 17, but turned out to be an undercover cop. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 10:01:12 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/19/f57fe93b-7756-462f-8849-b9bc099bbf9d/thumbnail/60x60/28d6698f3002b8a6eb30fffb07130752/ap25077761471110.jpg 85812755-a6fc-49a0-a41f-31579696f66e /news/justin-eichorn-minnesota-republican-state-sen-charged-prostitution/ A Republican Minnesota state senator arrested earlier this week after an alleged attempt to solicit sex from a minor faces federal charges. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:20:00 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/03/19/f57fe93b-7756-462f-8849-b9bc099bbf9d/thumbnail/60x60/28d6698f3002b8a6eb30fffb07130752/ap25077761471110.jpg 4d429f50-79c0-4a9e-9378-46207b8c71d8 /news/feeding-our-future-aimee-bock-verdict/ A jury delivered a string of guilty verdicts Wednesday afternoon in what prosecutors call the largest pandemic fraud case in the country. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:39:05 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2025/02/10/131ca2fa-15b8-4cc3-a8ea-7bdfcb103744/thumbnail/60x60/2d3fe7dceca9b1ed369d98b19a7f5132/gettyimages-1425604003.jpg 93e39c30-980c-4365-9c48-e5cbaf071f6d /news/sun-country-flight-minneapolis-mazatlan-diverted-el-paso/ FBI officials say there was "no threat" in an incident that prompted a plane flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to be diverted Wednesday afternoon to El Paso International Airport in Texas. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:07:00 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/03/18/a816d60d-d61c-4abb-bf69-3ec88ea40373/thumbnail/60x60/60209e2911eb15d161b94eba12c78dfe/9A85EAEB42D5372CFB637D4ED030B24E.jpg 813d9eca-f1ce-4aa4-a126-b9edaa140372 /news/journalist-linda-tirado-minneapolis-police-dying-hospice-care/ Linda Tirado was in Minneapolis from out of state covering the protests and rioting when police shot her in the face with a rubber bullet, also known as a "less-lethal" round. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:49:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2022/08/16/343576d9-54ab-4ffc-933d-0422e01a638d/thumbnail/60x60/f31d7d8bd8e5f491dc44f16602d084af/10p-pkg-journalist-sett-wcco1ubw.jpg 0e696d11-e555-4e2e-bf44-861543ec3934